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Boards certify election results

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The elections boards in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties


Girard council delays vote

By danny restivo drestivo@vindy.com GIRARD City council delayed a vote that, if passed, would


Mahoning Bar: Two judges enough

By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The presiding and administrative judge of


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Gains: $672K more needed in 2013

Mahoning County Prosecutor Paul J. Gains said there will be layoffs in his department if he is not funded the $3.8 million budget he has requested for 2013.

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Sheriff Wellington seeks $4.8M more in 2013 budget

The Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office is asking county commissioners for $22.7 million from the general fund for next year.

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Lawrence County works out plan to handle shale-site emergencies

By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com new castle, pa. Lawrence County has developed an


Will Mahoning bar association recommend that courts consolidate?

By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Bar Association will


Liberty trustees won’t make cuts after 2 levies fail

Staff report LIBERTY Trustees said they will not make any cuts after the failure of two levies


Officials approve motion to rehire chief

By danny restivo drestivo@vindy.com hubbard Township trustees approved a motion to rehire the


New signs of a welcoming downtown Youngstown

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Downtown visitors will be greeted by signs


Video reinstated for court to arraign inmates

By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The chairman of the Mahoning County


Dog licenses to be available online Dec. 1

By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County dog owners will be able to


Officials approve lease for building

Staff report WARREN Trumbull County commissioners approved a one-year, $48,626 lease for the


Mahoning commissioners act on Struthers park improvements

By Peter H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County commissioners awarded a


Mahoning Health Department blasts proposed fund cuts

By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN The Mahoning County Health Department says it